A Quiet Community Rocked: The Chilling Bass River Home Invasion

It was, you could say, a rude awakening. For a community as generally tranquil as Bass River, New Brunswick, the early hours of April 24th unfolded with a particularly chilling, unwelcome scenario. Imagine, if you will, the stillness before dawn, then suddenly — an armed home invasion. Yes, it truly happened.

The details, honestly, are stark: two individuals, forceful and uninvited, allegedly made their way into a home, causing distress and, indeed, taking items that didn't belong to them. A resident, we’re told, was even assaulted during the ordeal, though thankfully, their physical injuries weren't reported as severe. It's the kind of news that ripples through small towns, making everyone look over their shoulder, just a little.

But the wheels of justice, for once, have begun to turn. After weeks of investigation, the RCMP's Southeast District General Investigation Section announced an arrest. On May 21st, Ryan Douglas LeBlanc, a 36-year-old man from Moncton, was taken into custody. And he's now facing a rather long list of serious charges: armed robbery, breaking and entering, disguising himself with intent, pointing a firearm — which sounds terrifying, doesn’t it? — and uttering threats. It's quite the litany.

LeBlanc, as of now, remains behind bars. He appeared in Moncton provincial court recently and is scheduled for a bail hearing come May 27th. Yet, this isn't the end of the story, not by a long shot. Police, you see, believe there was a second individual involved in that frightening April morning incident. So, the search continues, their eyes scanning for another suspect who, for now, remains at large.

The RCMP, quite rightly, are urging anyone who might have information — any small detail, really — to step forward. They’ve asked people to contact them directly or, if anonymity feels safer, to reach out to Crime Stoppers. Because in cases like these, every piece of the puzzle truly matters, helping to bring a full sense of closure and, hopefully, restoring a little peace of mind to Bass River.